Overview

Trans-Institutional Programs (TIPs) are a centerpiece of the Academic Strategic Plan. The program is designed to serve as a catalyst to support new ideas, cutting-edge research and the development of infrastructure by supporting emerging and existing trans-institutional centers and institutes. The awards are meant to support organizations that facilitate research and teaching collaborations across disciplines, aim to address topics of critical academic and societal interest, embrace discovery and spark learning to position Vanderbilt as a world leader in a given area. This program is open to all VU and VUMC-employed faculty.

All full-time faculty are eligible. Tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty must obtain approval from their dean. The lead organizer must also demonstrate a past commitment to advancing collaborative endeavors.

Other participants in the proposal must be full-time faculty devoted to discovery and learning.

Proposals must involve faculty from at least two Vanderbilt schools and colleges. * Exceptions can be made if an intra-college proposal demonstrates a truly interdisciplinary approach.

Proposals should seek to establish or invest in organizations that support addressing topics of critical academic and societal interest and advance Vanderbilt's commitment to inclusive excellence.

For a full list of eligibility and process requirements, please click HERE.

To learn more about TIPs, or to ask a specific question about the program, please contact TIPS@vanderbilt.edu.